4q set the shutter speed dial @ at a, 04 set the f-number on ^ ■ the lens, Nikon – Nikon Camera F3AF User Manual
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4Q Set the shutter speed
dial @ at A.
Rotate the shutter speed dial until the
A
is
opposite the shutter speed index ®. The
buiit-in locking mechanism ensures that
the dial cannot be accidentally shifted
from the
A
(Auto) position during shoot
ing. To set the dial to other positions, turn
the dial while depressing the shutter-
speed diai iock button
Slide the A-M switchd
on the AF-Nikkor
lens to A.
Slide the switch as far as it will go.
Nikon '
04 Set the f-number on
^ ■ the lens.
Turn the aperture ring # on the lens until
the desired f-number is opposite the aper
ture index. The selected f-number appears
in the viewfinder for convenient reference.
Use the foilowing suggestions as a guide
in setting the f/stop on the lens (when the
80mm f/2.8 is used):
indoors: f/2.8~f/4
Outdoors(cloudy):f/4~f/8
Outdoors (clear): f/8~f/16
Outdoors (clear at the beach or in the
mountains): f/16~f/32
Note:
Depending on your preference, the depth
of field as well as the shutter speed can be
controlled by your selection of the shooting
aperture. For more information, refer to page 36.
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